Mechanic Supervisor B

About the Department

OUR MISSION
The mission of the Pontchartrain Levee District (PLD) includes the following: 

• Maintain the existing levee systems in a condition that will ensure its integrity and capability to safely withstand the river stages and hurricane tidal surges anticipated by their design and construction 
• Improve by construction or support the construction by others, of new or enhanced levels of protection as design parameters change or higher levels of protection are authorized 
• Anticipate weaknesses in the system before and as they develop and actively report with necessary emergency measures when the levees are being subjected to river stages or hurricane tidal surges that would cause flooding within the jurisdiction of the PLD as defined in R.S. 38:291 L. 

The above listed missions are paramount and other activities in which the PLD becomes involved are secondary missions and will receive lower priority for utilization of PLD’s available resources. 

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

The position of the Mechanic Supervisor B maintains all equipment and vehicles throughout the Pontchartrain Levee District operation. This includes supervising and/or training mechanics, determining work orders, handing out duties, purchasing of parts and supplies, maintaining the shop’s annual budget, while also helping to prepare for future fiscal year budgets and help determine make and model of future equipment to be used as well as developing potential tools for levee maintenance.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Supervises the master mechanics and other shop personnel (welders, etc.) and directs the operations of the maintenance shop which is engaged with the repair and maintenance of vehicles, heavy mobile equipment including but not limited to dozers, excavators, skid loaders, marsh buggy, backhoes, tractors and mowers to include A/C repair;

• Assigns work to master mechanics and other shop personnel. Inspects all work in progress on site and at vendor sites and upon completion

• Responsible to the operation and upkeep of all floodgates along the Lake Pontchartrain & Vicinity, Hurricane Protection Levee in St. Charles Parish; assures that all gates are ready for usage during any incoming hurricane, tropical storm, or inclement weather; assisted the United States Corp of Engineers, New Orleans District and played a vital role in the hinge system design along with the Levee Board Operations Superintendent for the Canadian National Railroad Swing Gate.

• Performs administrative functions; attends Board and Committee meetings; meets with Levee Board Operations Superintendent daily on issues and repair costs; approves leave, time and attendance; updates and fills cost and time records for repair activities; prepares and submits daily shop log and work orders; reviews operating budget–monthly cost of operations (repairs and purchase); helps prepare and make recommendations for fiscal year Maintenance Shop operating budget; reviews design and task ability of equipment before purchase of equipment; ensures that all new equipment is properly tagged for property control; communicates with all vendors; orders all parts, fuel and material required for daily operations; completes all purchase orders; reviews annual usage hours of all equipment for accuracy and monitoring; evaluates work performance by discussing performance review with subordinates and complete performance evaluation form.

• Responsible for the following programs and inspections:

  • Waste Oil Program
  • Tire Program
  • Tool Program
  • Annual Fire Extinguisher Program
  • Freon Recovery System
  • Eye Wash Station Program and Annual Inspection
  • Containment System for Oil
  • Load Test Program for Shop Hoist and Forklift
  • Shop Rebuild Program for large and small track equipment
  • Accountability Program for Fuel
  • Annual Operating Project
  • Recycle Program to ensure total usage of equipment to determine lifespan –research with regard to replace mentor substitute parts
  • Performs daily and weekly shop inspections including the lift machine, tire machine, balance machine, welding machine
  • Maintains condition of maintenance shop
  • Weekly fuel tank inspections
  • Manages vehicle fleet
  • Manages tractor fleet for entire grass cutting operation
  • Set up and maintain Shop Response Truck for equipment repair

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational - up to 24 months. 
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm 
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. 

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jerri Henderson  

Pontchartrain Levee District    

[email protected]

225-869-9721       

Benefits

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm